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The Best Vegetables for Your Best Friend

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth There are a few vegetables that are quite good for dogs, and some of them are included in our Wild Earth dog food, treats and supplements! It is important to pay attention to how vegetables are prepared before you give them to your […]

Plant-based Dog Food: Myths vs. Facts

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth There are so many myths surrounding plant-based diets for dogs. From plant-based diets having no protein to dogs basically being wolves – we have heard them all! So we put together a list of the top 5 myths, and used evidence-based research to […]

Top 5 Winter Fun Activities and Top 10 Cold Weather Safety Tips

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth What do you call a frozen dog? A pupscicle! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and we all know what that means… six more weeks of winter. If you thought you were out of ideas for fun winter activities to enjoy with your pup, […]

Top 8 Fruits and Veggies Your Dog Should Never Eat

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth While some fruits and vegetables can serve as a healthy snack and act as a good source of nutrients, others are downright dangerous for your furry friend. It’s critical to learn which you need to avoid. In this article, I will list some […]

Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth We all love to see our pup’s tail wag. But did you know tail wagging can also be a sign of anxiety? There is no arguing that dogs feel emotions – anxiety included. While we wish our fur babies could be happy all […]

Where, oh where have your socks gone?

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Have you come home from a long day at work to find evidence of chewed up socks? Or do you feel like your socks keep disappearing? Socks are among the many items that dogs love to chew on, and it can be frustrating […]

10 Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth If you’re a dog owner, it’s important to be aware of the foods your dog cannot eat. It can be easy for dog parents to feed their dog snacks or scraps of food that they are eating, but many human foods are unhealthy, […]

Can Dogs Have Pistachios? Know the Risks

Can dogs have pistachios? While pistachios go well with almonds and the like in a bag of trail mix, pistachios and dogs do not mix. Read on to find out why.

Giving Back: Las Jefas Veganas host Vegan Thanksgiving in LA

Las Jefas Veganas is a vegan organization that does outreach within the homeless community in Los Angeles, CA. They have completed their 5th Annual Vegan Thanksliving for the unhoused people (and their companion dogs) living on skid row. On November 19, 2022 they shared a wide array of fresh vegan foods and snacks, jackets, blankets […]

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Hiking With Your Dog – 5 Bucket List Dog Hikes

Hiking is great exercise and an incredible way to bond with your dog out in nature. Hiking allows us to explore the beauty of mother nature while giving appreciation to the world around us. Not only can it help you feel energized, but it can also allow your pup the chance to experience new adventures, […]

How Your Dog’s Food Can Be Medicine

Written by: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Did you know that food is one of the most important factors you can control when it comes to your health – and your dog’s health? Proper nutrition is vital to both health maintenance and disease prevention and management. Food provides nutrients […]

5 Tricks To Teach Your Dog On National Pet Tricks Day

Written by: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Today is Pet Tricks Day, and there is no better way to celebrate than by teaching your pup a new trick… and yes you can teach an old dog new tricks! Teaching your dog new tricks will not only provide some great […]